Papyrus Definition & Meaning

papyrus
noun
  1. paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans
  2. tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times
  3. a document written on papyrus

"Papyrus" in song lyrics

See how papyrus is used in real songs:

  • "'Cause every rhyme on my papyrus"
    Binary Star — Conquistadors
  • "I'm the fliest on papyrus"
    Casual — I Gotta (Get Down)
  • "I wrote rhymes on papyrus"
    C-Rayz Walz — Degrees

Usage tips for "papyrus"

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